BUICK ENCORE GX 2021: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT:STAND
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V440000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUICK | ENCORE GX | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-07-29 | 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-10 |
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: A212335470
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT:STAND
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 135400
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
General Motors, LLC. "GM" is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.
A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A212335470.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
